SYNTHESIS OF GEMSTONES FROM GLASS POWDER

Abstract

Diamond (C), ruby (Al2O3:Cr), and emerald (Be3Al2Si6O18:Cr) are well-known gemstones. The gemstones are highly valued due to their transparency, hardness and beauty…Besides, there are many special types of crystalline rock due to their transparency and beauty. In this paper, synthesis of gemstones from glass powder for making gemstones that are highly valued, usually used for jewelry. Their characteristics were analyzed by X – ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and were tested by jewelry company.
Key words: Synthetic gemstones, ruby, sapphire, emerald, synthetic methods.